Vegetable Glycerin
Low GI
GL 5.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 35 per 100 g
- No fat content
- High glycemic load
Vegetable Glycerin has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.3.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Monk fruit extract provides sweetness with a GI and GL of 0, eliminating the significant glycemic impact of vegetable glycerin.
Monk fruit sweetener (pure extract) - no GI Stevia is a zero-glycemic alternative that avoids the GI 35 and GL 35 load associated with vegetable glycerin.
Stevia Pure Extract - no GI Allulose offers a similar sweet profile to glycerin but with a GI and GL of 0, preventing blood sugar spikes.
Allulose - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol has a negligible GI of 1 and GL of 0, making it a much steadier choice than vegetable glycerin.
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Vegetable Glycerin is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 100 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- No fat content
- No sodium
- High glycemic load
- Ultra-processed
- High added sugar content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Vegetable Glycerin?
Vegetable Glycerin has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 5.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 35.
Is Vegetable Glycerin good for people with insulin resistance?
Vegetable Glycerin has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
How does Vegetable Glycerin affect blood sugar?
Vegetable Glycerin has a glycemic load of 35 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Vegetable Glycerin in the Logi app, with your portion.
